Dear parent(s) and guardian(s),
Thank you for a wonderful week of school.
Athletics News
Basketball teams have been made and games have started with all of our teams getting a win this week! We are really proud of this group of players as it is shaping up to be an exciting season. Please note for all players and spectators it is important to have rides arranged for home games please.
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre Spring Trip – Online Parent Information Night
We will be hosting an online Parent Information Night for the 2026 Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC) Trip on Monday, December 15 6:00–7:00 PM
This session will provide an overview of the trip dates, itinerary, costs, fundraising options, and the upcoming steps for families and students. There will also be time for questions.
Families can join the meeting using the Microsoft Teams link below:
🔗 Join the Parent Information Night:
We look forward to connecting with you and sharing more about this exciting learning opportunity!
Graduation News
Yes, we are already talking about Grad! Please note that graduation photo’s are right around the corner. Photos take place at the Lifetouch Studio, not at school. Please use the link: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1dqj327c/?e_id=7214 to book a time slot. Dates available: December 22/23/29/30 and Jan 14-16.
Student Pickup
A gentle reminder the front parking lot is reserved for staff and cannot be used as a drop-off and pick-up zone as it is not safe. The best place for student drop-off and pick-up is in the back student lot where there are multiple entry and exit points.
Student Fees
All student fees have been updated and are ready to be paid. Thank you to those of you who have seen those show up and have taken care of them. Please let us know if you have any concerns.
Leadership News
CareCloset is a student-run thrift sale being held every third Friday of the month at the school, beginning next week on the 21st. All proceeds are currently being donated to the Calgary Ronald McDonald House Charity. A variety of clothing, from shirts and pants to dresses and bags, will be on sale, with everything being under $10 to keep the sale accessible to all. This month, the sale will only be held during the 4th period. However, in the future, the club is looking to extend its sales times to the nutrition break and 3rd period. Donation bins can be found in the front foyer of the school. If anyone has questions about items to donate for the sale, please contact careclosetyyc@gmail.com.
Yearbook
Yearbooks are on sale now through Jostens click here to order your copy.
Student Services News
Grade 12 Students- please book an appointment with your counsellor to complete a grad check.
Burger King Scholars
Award Amount: $1000 - $60,000
Applicants must be living in Canada and:
- Have a cumulative high school average of 70%
- Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2026-27 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
- Be first-time applicants who are graduating from grade 12
Applications close December 15, 2025.
To apply please visit: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/burgerking/
Schulich Leader Scholarships
Up to one hundred scholarships are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $100,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $80,000* for science and math scholarships. Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship. If you are interested in more information, please see Ms. Mensink in Guidance
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award – Applications open November 1, 2025
Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities. To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be:
- In good academic standing.
- Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
- Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
- Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.
To apply please visit https://terryfoxawards.ca/applicant-information/